This comprehensive course equips K-2 teachers with the essential strategies and tools needed to develop young students' writing skills. Through six focused modules, participants will explore the foundational elements of early writing, including fine motor skills, handwriting, and print conventions. Teachers will learn how to guide students in planning and structuring their written texts, effectively teaching sentence formation, and utilising feedback to enhance writing skills. The course also covers assessing student writing and publishing their work, fostering a sense of pride and accomplishment. By the end of the course, teachers will be well-prepared to support their students in becoming confident and effective writers, laying a strong foundation for future literacy development.
K-2 Teachers
1.1.2 Proficient Level - Know students and how they learn - Physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students: Use teaching strategies based on knowledge of students’ physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics to improve student learning
2.5.2 Proficient Level - Know the content and how to teach it - Literacy and numeracy strategies: Apply knowledge and understanding of effective teaching strategies to support students’ literacy and numeracy achievement
Welcome
Acknowledgement of Country
Learning Objectives
Teaching Standards
Introduction
The Importance of Early Writing Skills
Connection Between Writing and Other Literacy Skills
Components of Early Writing - Fine Motor Skills and Handwriting
Components of Early Writing - Understanding Print Conventions
Class Activities
Reflection Question
Reference List for Module 1
Introduction
Importance of Planning in Writing
Techniques for Planning Writing
Class Activities
Reflection Question
Reference List for Module 2
Introduction
Components of a Sentence
Creating Simple Sentences
Expanding Sentences
Class Activities
Reflection Question
Reference List for Module 3
Introduction
The Role of Feedback in Writing
Benefits of Feedback in the Writing Process
Types of Feedback
Techniques for Providing Feedback
Using Rubrics and Checklists to Guide Feedback
Setting Learning Goals with Students During 1:1 Feedback via Conferencing
Co-building a Success Criteria with Students
Teaching Students How to Give and Receive Feedback
Structured Peer Review Sessions
Class Activities
Reflection Question
Reference List for Module 4
Introduction to Assessing Student Writing
Formative Assessment Techniques
Summative Assessment Methods
Using Assessment Data
Class Activities
Suggestions for Collaboration
Reflection Question
References List for Module 5
Introduction
Importance of Publishing Student Work
Methods of Publishing in K-2
Steps to Finalising Texts for Publication
Creating a Publishing Routine
Class Activities
Suggestions for Collaboration
Reflection Question
Reference List for Module 6
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Completing Creating Effective Written Texts in K-2 will contribute 4 hours of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Accredited PD in the priority area of Delivery and Assessment of NSW Curriculum/Early Years Learning Framework, addressing Standard Descriptors 1.1.2 and 2.5.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher in NSW.
